Sabalenka defeats Noskova to reach US Open semi‑finals

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi‑finals of the tournament after a hard‑fought three‑set victory over sixth seed Linda Noskova. The match, played on the indoor hard courts, saw Sabalenka drop the first set before rallying to win the next two, securing her place in the final eight.

In a contest that highlighted Sabalenka’s resilience, the Belarusian captured the second set with a series of aggressive baseline rallies and a decisive break in the closing minutes. Noskova, who entered the match ranked 28th in the world, fought back strongly in the third set but could not convert key opportunities, allowing Sabalenka to close out the match with a decisive service game.

With the win, Sabalenka moves into the semi‑final round, where she will face the winner of the other quarter‑final. The victory underscores her continued form on the tour and sets the stage for a potentially high‑profile showdown as the tournament progresses.